Balamban Travel Guide

Weather in Balamban

Temperature

Average temperatures in Balamban vary very little. Considering humidity, temperatures feel hot all year with a chance of rain throughout most of the year. The area is far less temperate than some — in the 2nd percentile for pleasant weather — compared to tourist destinations worldwide. Weeks with ideal weather are listed above. If you’re looking for the very warmest time to visit Balamban, the hottest months are May, April, and then June. See average monthly temperatures below. The warmest time of year is generally mid May where highs are regularly around 91.6°F (33.1°C) with temperatures rarely dropping below 78.7°F (25.9°C) at night.

Balamban Temperatures (Fahrenheit)

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High

Average

Low

Balamban Temperatures (Celsius)

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High

Average

Low

“Feels-Like” Temperatures

The way we experience weather isn’t all about temperature. Higher temperatures affect us much more at higher humidity, and colder temperatures feel piercing with high winds. Our perceived temperatures factor in humidity and wind chill to better represent how hot or cold the day feels to a person.

Balamban Perceived Temperature (F)

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High

Average

Low

Balamban Perceived Temperature (C)

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High

Average

Low

Average Balamban Temperatures by Month

Daily highs (averaged for the month) usually give the best indication of the weather. A significantly lower mean and low generally just means it gets colder at night.

Show Fahrenheit

Month

Avg. High (°F)

Avg. Mean (°F)

Avg. Low (°F)

Jan

85.1

79.6

74.8

Feb

86.1

80.3

75.1

Mar

88.1

81.9

76.1

Apr

89.8

83.7

77.8

May

91

84.3

78.2

Jun

90.3

83.4

77.4

Jul

88.7

82.3

76.7

Aug

89.6

82.6

76.9

Sep

89

82.2

76.7

Oct

88.8

82.3

76.6

Nov

88.2

82.2

76.9

Dec

87

81.2

76.2

Show Celsius

Month

Avg. High (°C)

Avg. Mean (°C)

Avg. Low (°C)

Jan

29.5

26.4

23.8

Feb

30.1

26.8

23.9

Mar

31.2

27.7

24.5

Apr

32.1

28.7

25.4

May

32.8

29.1

25.7

Jun

32.4

28.6

25.2

Jul

31.5

27.9

24.8

Aug

32

28.1

24.9

Sep

31.7

27.9

24.8

Oct

31.6

27.9

24.8

Nov

31.2

27.9

24.9

Dec

30.6

27.3

24.6

Precipitation (Rain or Snow)

If dry weather is what you’re after, the months with the lowest chance of significant precipitation in Balamban are April, March, and then February. Note that we define “significant precipitation” as .1 inches or more in this section. The lowest chance of rain or snow occurs around early April. For example, on the week of April 2nd there are no days of precipitation on average. By contrast, it’s most likely to rain or snow in late July with an average of 4 days of significant precipitation the week of July 23rd.

When can you find snow in Balamban? Weather stations report no annual snow. Please note that a value of 0 for snow in the graph below may either mean there was no snow, or that snow is unreported.

Chanceof Precipitation

The graph below shows the % chance of rainy and snowy days in Balamban.

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Days with precipitation

Snow on the Ground

The graph below shows the average snow on the ground in Balamban (in).

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Snow depth

Average Rain and Snow by Month

Show Inches

Month

Daily Chance of Rain

Average Snow Depth (in)

Total Precipitation (in)

Jan

37%

0

7.3

Feb

23%

0

3.9

Mar

21%

0

2.8

Apr

14%

0

1.8

May

26%

0

5.4

Jun

32%

0

7.2

Jul

41%

0

9.5

Aug

31%

0

7

Sep

40%

0

7.9

Oct

30%

0

7.2

Nov

28%

0

5.9

Dec

30%

0

4.8

Show Centimeters

Month

Daily Chance of Rain

Average Snow Depth (cm)

Total Precipitation (cm)

Jan

37

0

18.5

Feb

23

0

9.9

Mar

21

0

7.1

Apr

14

0

4.6

May

26

0

13.7

Jun

32

0

18.3

Jul

41

0

24.1

Aug

31

0

17.8

Sep

40

0

20.1

Oct

30

0

18.3

Nov

28

0

15

Dec

30

0

12.2

Humidity and Wind

Balamban has some very humid months, and high humidity throughout the year. The least humid month is April (73.5% relative humidity), and the most humid month is January (80.9%).

Wind in Balamban is usually calm. The windiest month is January, followed by February and March. January’s average wind speed of around 6.9 knots (7.9 MPH or 12.8 KPH) is considered “a light breeze.” Maximum sustained winds (the highest speed for the day lasting more than a few moments) are at their highest in late January and early February where average top sustained speeds reach 13.4 knots, which is considered a moderate breeze.

Relative Humidity (%)

The graph below shows the average % humidity by month in Balamban.

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Avg. Relative Humidity

Wind

The graph below shows wind speed (max and average) in knots.

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Max Sustained Wind

Average Daily Wind

Average Wind Speeds

Show Wind Speeds

All wind speeds are in knots. 1 knot = 1.15 MPH or 1.85 KPH.

Month

Avg. Wind

Avg. Wind Feel

Sustained High Wind

High Wind Feel

Jan

6.9

Light breeze

12.3

Significant breeze

Feb

6.5

Light breeze

11.9

Significant breeze

Mar

6.4

Light breeze

11.4

Significant breeze

Apr

5.7

Light breeze

10.7

Gentle breeze

May

4.5

Light breeze

9.4

Significant breeze

Jun

4.2

Light breeze

9

Gentle breeze

Jul

4.6

Light breeze

9.7

Significant breeze

Aug

4.7

Light breeze

9.8

Gentle breeze

Sep

4.8

Light breeze

9.9

Significant breeze

Oct

4.7

Light breeze

9.9

Gentle breeze

Nov

5.2

Light breeze

10.3

Significant breeze

Dec

5.9

Light breeze

11.1

Significant breeze

Show Relative Humidity by Month

Month

Avg. Relative Humidity

Jan

80.9%

Feb

78.3%

Mar

75.1%

Apr

73.5%

May

74.7%

Jun

77.6%

Jul

79.4%

Aug

78.3%

Sep

79.1%

Oct

79.2%

Nov

79.1%

Dec

80.5%

Is it Safe to Travel to Balamban?

Our best data indicates this area is somewhat safe, but with extra warnings in a few regions. As of Mar 17, 2019 there are travel warnings and regional advisories for the Philippines; exercise a high degree of caution and avoid some areas. Check this page for any recent changes or regions to avoid: Travel Advice and Advisories. This advisory was last updated on Feb 08, 2019.

The Busiest and Least Crowded Months

The busiest month for tourism in Balamban, the Philippines is January, followed by September and May. Prices for hotels and flights will be most expensive during these months, though you can save if you purchase well in advance. Tourists are unlikely to visit Balamban in June. Those willing to visit at these times will likely find it the least expensive month.

Estimated Tourism by Month

Most Popular Months to Visit

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Tourists Seeking Accommodations

Tourism graph is based on Google searches for services used by tourists relative to the rest of the year. Tourism data for this area is slightly extrapolated based on nearby areas. Displayed data is calculated relative to the peak, so a score of 72.7 in June means 72.7% of the tourists vs. January.

Overall Balamban Travel Experience by Season

Spring (March through May)

Humidity and temperatures combine to make this season feel warm. Highs range from 91.6°F (33.1°C) and 87.2°F (30.7°C) with warmer temperatures in the later months. Rain is somewhat common with 4 to 8 days of significant precipitation per month. Spring is fairly slow for tourism, which makes it a good time for those looking for deals.

Summer (June through August)

The middle-year months have very comfortable weather with high temperatures that are quite warm. These months see the most precipitation with 9 to 13 days of precipitation per month. June – August is the slowest season for tourism in Balamban, so lodging and other accommodations may cost less than usual.

Fall (September through November)

Fall daily highs range from 89.5°F (31.9°C) and 87.9°F (31.1°C), which will feel very nice given the humidity and wind. It rains or snows a significant amount: 8 to 12 days per month. Tourism is the second busiest during these months due to the weather, so hotels may be slightly higher priced.

Winter (December through February)

Weather is perfect this time of year in Balamban to be enjoyable for warm weather travelers. The average high during this season is between 87.8°F (31°C) and 84.5°F (29.2°C). On average, it rains or snows a fair amount: 6 to 11 times per month. These times of year are the busiest with tourists.